First Aid Quiz 2

1. According to your coworker, he has had elevated blood sugar for more than 10 years. Which one of the following medical conditions involves high blood sugar levels?

2. An 87-year-old woman is out for a walk one summer afternoon. She suddenly collapses in front of you. Her skin is warm to the touch, and she is not sweating. She follows commands with good motor function. She shows signs of confusion, but her speech is intact. Her temperature is 104°F (40°C). What is the likely diagnosis of the patient?

3. An example of an opioid is:

4. Emergencies in high-risk areas must be attended to by a trained first aid responder. What is the guideline for the time from the onset of an emergency to the start of treatment by a trained responder?

5. For a traumatic injury in the out-of-hospital setting, what is the best maneuver to stop the bleeding?

6. Heroin abuse has become an epidemic in the United States and is currently being addressed nationally. A heroin overdose causes central nervous system depression and even coma. Patients will present with needle marks, pulmonary edema, and poor reflexes. What kind of toxidrome is heroin?

7. In an emergency situation, the priority for the rescuer is to:

8. One of the best treatments for frostbite is to soak the affected area in warm water. What is the recommended temperature for soaking frostbitten areas?

9. Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by which of the following medical conditions?

10. The medication that should be used for the treatment of an opioid overdose is: